bearisgray

Some ways I have managed to weaken fabric

by scorching it with an overly hot iron
by bleaching it
by leaving it in the sun too long
by hanging a heavy item on the line on a very windy day
by letting it twist in a washer or dryer

I've heard that hydrogen peroxide can also weaken fabric.

I have found so many ways to goof things up - I'm sure I'll come up with a few more -

I'm just trying to share my mistakes and what did not work for me.